Material Handler

FreshPoint, Inc.; Pompano Beach (FL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

A leading food distribution company in Florida is seeking a Material Handler to ensure timely delivery of raw materials to production lines and manage waste collection. The ideal candidate should have 1-2 years of experience in warehouse operations and possess strong leadership and communication skills. The role requires physical stamina and the ability to work in cold and dry environments. Join a dynamic team and contribute to maintaining efficient packing operations.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years in warehouse or inventory control, including leadership or lead-hand experience required.
• Experience in food or perishable good handling preferable.

Responsibilities

• Work with line supervisor to identify and pull correct raw product.
• Ensure timely delivery of raw materials to production lines.
• Manage collection and proper disposal of waste from lines.
• Support production and packing associates with materials.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized warehouses.
• Monitor inventory of packing materials and communicate shortages.
• Enforce safety and cleanliness standards within the warehouse.
• Collaborate with Team Lead on process improvements.

Skills

Strong leadership and team coordination skills

Good communication and time management

Understanding of warehouse operations and production support

Inventory tracking and material handling skills

Ability to troubleshoot material flow and supply issues

Education

High School or GED

Job description

The Material Handler is responsible for ensuring timely delivery of raw materials to production lines, efficient collection of waste, and overall support to packing operations. This role ensures there is a clean, organized, and safe environment. The Material Handler works closely with the Team Lead and is expected to proactively identify issues, resolve inefficiencies, and recommend performance improvements.

Responsibilities

• 1 25% Ability to work with the line supervisor and other management to identify and pull the correct raw product. 2 20% Ensure timely delivery of raw materials to production lines 3 15% Manage collection and proper disposal of waste from lines 4 10% Support production and packing associate with materials and supplies 5 10% Maintain clean, safe, and organized warehouses and staging areas 6 10% Monitor inventory of packing materials and communicate shortages 7 5% Enforce safety and cleanliness standards within the warehouse 8 5% Collaborate with Team Lead on process improvements and labor allocation

Qualifications

Education

Prefer High School or GED but not required.

Experience

1-2 years in warehouse or inventory control, including leadership or lead-hand experience (required). Experience in food or perishable good handling, inventory systems, or warehouse equipment (preferred)

Skills

• Strong leadership and team coordination skills
• Good communication and time management
• Understanding of warehouse operations and production support
• Inventory tracking and material handling skills
• Ability to troubleshoot material flow and supply issues

Work Environment

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Lifting to 50 lbs., standing for long periods, operating material handling equipment

Cold and dry warehouse areas; frequent movement between storage, staging, and production areas